Hunting seasons and regulations
Find out how and when to hunt legally in Washington State.
Summary of hunting seasons
Season summaries for hunting throughout Washington State.
WDFW Hunt Regulations Webmap
Explore hunting regulations data with this browser-based web app.
Big Game
See rules for hunting deer, elk, black bear, cougar, mountain goat, and more.
Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game
Rules for hunting duck, goose, pheasant, quail, cottontail and snowshoe hare, and more.
Spring Turkey
Rules pamphlet for hunting April-May for Merriam’s Turkey, Rio Grande Turkey, and eastern Turkey.
Trapping
Rules, seasons and reporting requirements for trapping beaver, bobcat, marten, mink, raccoon, and more.
Reporting your harvest
All hunters are required to submit a hunter report, even if they didn't hunt.
Falconry
Falconry is the art of training raptors to hunt small game and birds in cooperation with a human.
Hunting season-setting and rulemaking
View and comment on hunting rulemaking proposals.
Hunting licenses
Ready to head into the field? Find the hunting license that's right for you.